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I started this conversation on a earlier post, but have found more information that I would enjoy being trained on.

I have been  trying to get my 99 to run better,  First it was rich,  dirty plugs.But went like a rocket while running A new needle jet and nearly seized it up!.

Dear Members,

 Haven't had a Commando for about 40 years TBH, but I've got enough parts from a Seeley Weslake that makes building one (Not standard.) a viable option.

Has anybody any experience of fitting a Legendary electronic tacho? I bought one and couldn't get any sense out of it (indicates very low rpm and doesn't respond to the calibration switch).

So after 9 months in the building I’ve finally finished my Norton Metisse, well except for the front mudguard that needs a bit if fettling before I fit the proper one.

Hi

Does anyone have details, photos of the jubilee deluxe without the rear valance attached?

I have a spare drive  that needs work ,it is marked 19/10 and BG5330/847 , not sure what it  came from . Is it likely to be any use on a Chrono featherbed 99 or Atlas with magnetic speedo??.

This is not Norton related but as owners of cherished vehicles I'm hoping that members will understand the heart ache involved and re-publicise this notice as widely as possible:

"STOLEN

Hi. Before I bought my 1960 Dommie 99 I bought John Bacon’s book ‘Norton  Twins‘. I needed new wheels building so I looked in the data section at the back of the book, where it states that wheel rims are WM2 size.

Hello my bike is 12v +ve earth with magneto and 2 wire alternator, zener diode and little 4 prong solid state rectifier  Wiring is bit of a mess but all works ammeter indicates a charge  There is no ignition key just a mag kill switch.

Dear Members,

Hi,

Does anybody know the thread size for the small screws that secure the individual switch components within the Mk3 handlebar assemblies?

Regards,

Andy

My Jubilee has 12V. Has anyone fitted indicators too the deluxe model. Dont feel safe giving hand signals, all these boy racers havent a clue what hand signal are.

John.

My 62 99 has the rear brake drum lever below the spindle, have seen a few with it above, which way is ‘correct’ please

Thanks

Hello everybody, 

does someone have any idea of the number of International producted prewar each year, in each size (350 and 500), especially in 1933 and 1934?

just as curiosity!

Thank you very much, 

Is there any way I can check if the magnetism of the Lucas rotor is up to scratch?

The bike ("61 ES2) only starts charging with no lights on, at high revs, the battery will soon go flat in town riding.

Hello,

Can anyone suggest some good websites to find spares for my 16H please? I have been using Norvil but they seem rather pricey.

Thanks,

Gary.

Dare I ask a question which I can probably guess ?

Conn rod oilways -should they point outwards to bearing or inwards to crank ?

What size is the Jubilee petrol cap. Vented or unvented.

Thanks

John.

Hello,

Am I correcting in thinking an 850 MK3 Timing cover fits pre MK3 850's, if so is it just a direct replacement that needs no other modifications?   Thanks.

Advice please. I want to replace the drive side oil seal from within the chain case. What tools are required to pull off the rotor and chain sprocket. Is the seal behind the round fixed plate.

Thanks

John

The original carb on my 31 model 20 had a 170 main jet.and yet the model 18 & Es2s all had 160's

What is the nut type, thread type and size for the engine mounting studs for the Jubilee.

Thanks

John.

When did Norton start adding indicators to Commandos please?

I have a 1972 750cc, recently purchased but without indicators and wondered if this is correct.

I've found a terrific website for anyone trying to find good info on the WD sidevalve.  There's a huge mass of really good stuff on 'www.wdnorton.nl' - check it out.  On the home page it doesn't look that great, but go to 'change notices' and whol

This event has been cancelled. The local council were not happy about it. Hi ho, this is annoying to say the least. Stay safe. Neil

I have a "1972 and 1973 wiring diagram   All Models". Please see attached *.jpg file.

The issue is that the '72 and '73 diagram does not match the wires  on my '74 mk2a roadster.